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Stamford Parks and Recreation
About Stamford Parks and Recreation
It is the mission of the Stamford Parks & Recreation Services to create and offer comprehensive and inclusive leisure opportunities and experiences for the youth and adult population of Stamford. We strive to build a strong sense of community, increase the social, cultural, enrichment and wellbeing for all through our programs, parks, facilities and more!

Upcoming Events!

Stay and Play Preschool
Stay & Play Preschool 2025-2026
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 2025 – June 2026 (Following Stamford Public School Calendar) Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday - 3 year old program – Sess. 01
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 4 year old program – Sess. 02 Time: 9:15AM – 12:15PM
$4,300.00 per year ( 3 Year olds / 3 times per week ) Can be paid in 4 payments of $1,075.00
$5,600.00 per year ( 4 year olds / 4 times per week ) Can be paid in 4 payments of $1,400.00
A $500.00 Non - refundable deposit is due at the time of registration & the deposit will be deducted from your final payment. Registration is open until the program fills
Instructors: Beth Covino, Preschool Instructor & Victoria Eldridge, Preschool Instructor
Our exciting preschool program specifically designed for 3 and 4 year old's. Children will gain independence and self-confidence
in our play based approach to early learning focused on socialization and cooperation. This hands on, active environment will encourage exploration and discovery. Activities will include creative expression, dramatic play, music and movement, large and small motor activities, early literacy, sensory activities, math readiness and outdoor play. We also offer a “Lunch Bunch” option for students two days a week that will extend the school day until 1:30pm on those assigned days. Families will be required to sign up on a monthly basis and pay in advance. This will begin in October 2025 and run through June 2026 for the four-year- old program. The Lunch bunch will also be available to the three year olds starting in February 2025. To schedule a visit call 203-977-5018 or @Skassouf@stamfordct.gov All students registering for the program must be 3 years old by October 1, 2025 to be eligible for the program but may be flexible!
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 2024 – June 2025 (Following Stamford Public School Calendar)
Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday - 3 year old program – Sess. 01
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 4 year old program – Sess. 02
Time: 9:15AM – 12:15PM
$4,200.00 per year ( 3 Year olds / 3 times per week ) Can be paid in 4 payments of $1,050.00 $5,500.00 per year ( 4 year olds / 4 times per week ) Can be paid in 4 payments of $1,375.00
A $500.00 Non - refundable deposit is due at the time of registration & the deposit will be deducted from your final payment. Registration is open until the program fills. Registration begins December 1st, 2023.
Instructors: Beth Covino, Preschool Instructor & Victoria Eldridge Preschool Instructor
Our exciting preschool program specifically designed for 3 and 4 year old's. Children will gain independence and self-confidence in our play based approach to early learning focused on socialization and cooperation. This hands on, active environment will encourage exploration and discovery. Activities will include creative expression, dramatic play, music and movement, large and small motor activities, early literacy, sensory activities, math readiness and outdoor play. We also offer a “Lunch Bunch” option for students two days a week that will extend the school day until 1:30pm on those assigned days. Families will be required to sign up on a monthly basis and pay in advance. This will begin in October 2024 and run through June 2025 for the four-year-old program.. The Lunch bunch will also be available to the three year olds starting in February 2025. Note: For more information or to schedule a visit call 203-977-5018 or Email Scott Kassouf: The Assistant Superintendent of Recreation @Skassouf@stamfordct.gov Open House Dates: Contact Scott Kassouf, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation to set up a visit with our preschool staff and tour the program. All students registering for the program must be 3 years old by October 1, 2024 to be eligible! For the program!
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 2025 – June 2026 (Following Stamford Public School Calendar) Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday - 3 year old program – Sess. 01
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 4 year old program – Sess. 02 Time: 9:15AM – 12:15PM
$4,300.00 per year ( 3 Year olds / 3 times per week ) Can be paid in 4 payments of $1,075.00
$5,600.00 per year ( 4 year olds / 4 times per week ) Can be paid in 4 payments of $1,400.00
A $500.00 Non - refundable deposit is due at the time of registration & the deposit will be deducted from your final payment. Registration is open until the program fills
Instructors: Beth Covino, Preschool Instructor & Victoria Eldridge, Preschool Instructor
Our exciting preschool program specifically designed for 3 and 4 year old's. Children will gain independence and self-confidence
in our play based approach to early learning focused on socialization and cooperation. This hands on, active environment will encourage exploration and discovery. Activities will include creative expression, dramatic play, music and movement, large and small motor activities, early literacy, sensory activities, math readiness and outdoor play. We also offer a “Lunch Bunch” option for students two days a week that will extend the school day until 1:30pm on those assigned days. Families will be required to sign up on a monthly basis and pay in advance. This will begin in October 2025 and run through June 2026 for the four-year- old program. The Lunch bunch will also be available to the three year olds starting in February 2025. To schedule a visit call 203-977-5018 or @Skassouf@stamfordct.gov All students registering for the program must be 3 years old by October 1, 2025 to be eligible for the program but may be flexible!
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
September 2024 – June 2025 (Following Stamford Public School Calendar)
Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday - 3 year old program – Sess. 01
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 4 year old program – Sess. 02
Time: 9:15AM – 12:15PM
$4,200.00 per year ( 3 Year olds / 3 times per week ) Can be paid in 4 payments of $1,050.00 $5,500.00 per year ( 4 year olds / 4 times per week ) Can be paid in 4 payments of $1,375.00
A $500.00 Non - refundable deposit is due at the time of registration & the deposit will be deducted from your final payment. Registration is open until the program fills. Registration begins December 1st, 2023.
Instructors: Beth Covino, Preschool Instructor & Victoria Eldridge Preschool Instructor
Our exciting preschool program specifically designed for 3 and 4 year old's. Children will gain independence and self-confidence in our play based approach to early learning focused on socialization and cooperation. This hands on, active environment will encourage exploration and discovery. Activities will include creative expression, dramatic play, music and movement, large and small motor activities, early literacy, sensory activities, math readiness and outdoor play. We also offer a “Lunch Bunch” option for students two days a week that will extend the school day until 1:30pm on those assigned days. Families will be required to sign up on a monthly basis and pay in advance. This will begin in October 2024 and run through June 2025 for the four-year-old program.. The Lunch bunch will also be available to the three year olds starting in February 2025. Note: For more information or to schedule a visit call 203-977-5018 or Email Scott Kassouf: The Assistant Superintendent of Recreation @Skassouf@stamfordct.gov Open House Dates: Contact Scott Kassouf, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation to set up a visit with our preschool staff and tour the program. All students registering for the program must be 3 years old by October 1, 2024 to be eligible! For the program!

Afterschool Program
Registration starts June 2nd
(Gr. K-5) 2025 - 2026 School Year
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
August 2025 - June 2026 School Year
Monday- Friday
2:45PM– 6:00PM (12:30pm start on half days)
Fee: 3 days a week: $205.00 per month
4 days a week: $235.00 per month
5 days a week: $260.00 per month
Stamford Recreation will be offering an After School Program for Children Grades K – 5 at the Recreation Star Center located at1170 Shippan Avenue. Gym time, playground and out-door time, arts and crafts, video game time and homework time (each day except on Fridays). Transportation provided by the Stamford Board of Education to the After School Club at the Star Center for the Catholic Elements School, Charter School of Excellence, and all Stamford Public Schools BOE. You must arrange for transportation through the BOE at your child's/children school ahead of time. We will follow all OEC and CDC guidelines at the start of the school year. Space is limited each month! We follow the Stamford Public School Calendar and will be open on all half days. Registration for the 2025-2026 school year begins June 2, 2025.
(Gr. K-5) 2025 - 2026 School Year
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
August 2025 - June 2026 School Year
Monday- Friday
2:45PM– 6:00PM (12:30pm start on half days)
Fee: 3 days a week: $205.00 per month
4 days a week: $235.00 per month
5 days a week: $260.00 per month
Stamford Recreation will be offering an After School Program for Children Grades K – 5 at the Recreation Star Center located at1170 Shippan Avenue. Gym time, playground and out-door time, arts and crafts, video game time and homework time (each day except on Fridays). Transportation provided by the Stamford Board of Education to the After School Club at the Star Center for the Catholic Elements School, Charter School of Excellence, and all Stamford Public Schools BOE. You must arrange for transportation through the BOE at your child's/children school ahead of time. We will follow all OEC and CDC guidelines at the start of the school year. Space is limited each month! We follow the Stamford Public School Calendar and will be open on all half days. Registration for the 2025-2026 school year begins June 2, 2025.

2025 Beach Hours
Stamford Recreation Announces Summer 2025 Public Beach Information
STAMFORD, CT - Stamford Recreation Services has released the updated opening dates and lifeguard hours for the 2025 summer season.
CITY OF STAMFORD BEACHES
Cove Island, Cummings and West Beach:
- Open weekends starting Memorial Day Weekend: May24, 25 and 26 through Labor Day Weekend: August 30,
31 and September 1.
- Open weekdays starting Monday, June 23 through Monday, September 1.
- Lifeguard Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Quigely Beach:
- No Lifeguards on Duty.
Heroy Pool:
- Open weekends starting Saturday, June19 through Sunday, August 10.
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
- Open weekdays starting Monday, June 21 through Friday, August 8.
- Hours: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Tram at Cove Island:
- Open weekends starting Memorial Day Weekend: May24, 25 and 26 through Labor Day Weekend: August 30, 31, and September 1.
- Open weekdays starting Monday, June23 through Monday, September 1.
- Tram Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation!
*Throughout the course of the beach and swim season, all Lifeguard hours of duty and permitted swim area sizes are subject to change based on lifeguard availability. As always, please only swim in approved swim areas and during Lifeguarded hours.
STAMFORD, CT - Stamford Recreation Services has released the updated opening dates and lifeguard hours for the 2025 summer season.
CITY OF STAMFORD BEACHES
Cove Island, Cummings and West Beach:
- Open weekends starting Memorial Day Weekend: May24, 25 and 26 through Labor Day Weekend: August 30,
31 and September 1.
- Open weekdays starting Monday, June 23 through Monday, September 1.
- Lifeguard Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Quigely Beach:
- No Lifeguards on Duty.
Heroy Pool:
- Open weekends starting Saturday, June19 through Sunday, August 10.
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
- Open weekdays starting Monday, June 21 through Friday, August 8.
- Hours: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Tram at Cove Island:
- Open weekends starting Memorial Day Weekend: May24, 25 and 26 through Labor Day Weekend: August 30, 31, and September 1.
- Open weekdays starting Monday, June23 through Monday, September 1.
- Tram Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation!
*Throughout the course of the beach and swim season, all Lifeguard hours of duty and permitted swim area sizes are subject to change based on lifeguard availability. As always, please only swim in approved swim areas and during Lifeguarded hours.

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Snapology Camps
Science of Superheroes ( Gr. K-4 )
KT Murphy Elementary School
July 14 - July 18
Monday - Friday
9:00AM - 12:00PM
$300.00 per student
Instructors: Snapology Staff
In Snapology's Science of Superpowers program, children will learn about the science behind their favorite heroes' powers. Students will learn about gravity, aerodynamics, forces, motion, and much more as they learn about flight, super villain
Planes, Trains & Automobiles ( Gr. 1-5 )
KT Murphy Elementary School
August 4 - August 8
Monday - Friday
9:00AM - 12:00PM
$300.00 per student
Instructors: Snapology Staff
In Snapology’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles program, children will explore the world of transportation. Students will build models of their favorite forms of transportation as they learn about energy, wheels and axles, air resistance, and more.
KT Murphy Elementary School
July 14 - July 18
Monday - Friday
9:00AM - 12:00PM
$300.00 per student
Instructors: Snapology Staff
In Snapology's Science of Superpowers program, children will learn about the science behind their favorite heroes' powers. Students will learn about gravity, aerodynamics, forces, motion, and much more as they learn about flight, super villain
Planes, Trains & Automobiles ( Gr. 1-5 )
KT Murphy Elementary School
August 4 - August 8
Monday - Friday
9:00AM - 12:00PM
$300.00 per student
Instructors: Snapology Staff
In Snapology’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles program, children will explore the world of transportation. Students will build models of their favorite forms of transportation as they learn about energy, wheels and axles, air resistance, and more.
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